Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Isanti is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 7,023. Residents earn $84,412 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Isanti receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Isanti offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Isanti is $84,412, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Isanti is $264,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Isanti is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,385 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Isanti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 63.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,412 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,048 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,836 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 967 |
| County GDP | $1,593M |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,971 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $264,600 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,128 |
| Median List Price | $337,500 |
| Median List Price | $337,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 7.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,299 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,242 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,405 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,709 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,262 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,531 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,971 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,605/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Total Violent | 36.9/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 36.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,384.8/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 184.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,181.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 18.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 63.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4915°N, 93.2428°W |
| County FIPS | 27059 |
Winner: Republican by 41.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,380/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 57 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |